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BL Airport Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Economy Single Room | Balcony view
Balcony
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Njia Panda Road Off Njia Panda Str., Dar es Salaam, 17165
  • Ilala Market
    12 min drive
  • Tanzania National Stadium
    13 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market
    14 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    15 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room | View from room

Economy Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | View from room

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

With a stay at BL Airport Hotel in Dar es Salaam, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 15-minute drive of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Uhuru Monument. .This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Ilala Market and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Tanzania National Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Tanzania National Stadium - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mlimani City - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 24 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammy's Good Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Java Executive Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

BL Airport Hotel

Hotel connected to the convention center in Dar es Salaam with a full-service spa
BL Airport Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, BL MASSAGE. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 0 km.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
BL Airport Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Portable shower seat
  • Transfer shower

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

BL Airport Hotel Dar es Salaam
BL Airport Dar es Salaam
BL Airport
BL Airport Hotel Hotel
BL Airport Hotel Dar es Salaam
BL Airport Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

BL Airport Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Márcio

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good experience, even if just a few hours
A bit disapointment when I arrived late night, and although I had requested the shutle service, no shutle was available, even after I called the hotel. Very limited amenities (1 small soap) and the pressure of water was extremly low. Eventhough it was very late (after 1 am), there was someone with loud music in another room. The only positive aspect is the convinient location, close to the airport if you are transiting for a few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waiting to fly
So close to the airport, you can see the planes taking off. Very peaceful and quiet area. Not much going on in the area. If you need to be close to the airport and want a free shuttle to make sure you arrive at the airport on time, i would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyndell

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Aggrey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My flight got delayed a few hours so I just needed somewhere to rest. This location was perfect as it was close to the airport. Elizabeth who was at reception was very friendly and got me a room very quickly. The wifi wasn’t working so she allowed me to use her hotspot to track my flight. I was very appreciative of that sweet fester. I only stayed about 6 hours. The room was clean with a decent shower and a balcony overlooking the village. The roads to the property however is terrible. This is a perfect layover spot. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Christine

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Infrastructure is okey, including good TV reception, AC, wifi but they need to maintain the shower facilities and provide cleaner linen & towels. Staff were extra hospitable and kind at reception desk and dining. However they need to raise their bar on breakfast varieties to include fresh fruits and juices, pancakes, cereals etc and timeliness in serving and preparation that goes with it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, comfortable
Reception service was professional and accomodating, Hotel comfortable, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse place ever
Well what can I say, i would not rate this hotel more than half a star. I apprecaite its mainly used for 1 night stays being an airport hotel however not having hot water, linen being dirty, finding cockroaches in bathroom and being charged higher prices than those listed on the restaurant menu is really not acceptable. Yes it is cheap however so are alot of other hotels in the area. Dont stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Airport pick was pre arranged but 45 mins late. Hotel is close to airport and was used for an extended layover rather than staying in the airport. Staff is friendly and hotel is very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Dar es Salaam
Great staff and near the airport. Shower wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was large,very clean, and well appointed. It had a super king size bed and air conditioning. The restunt
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place. Picked us up from the airport on time. Very nice facility, big room with balcony, great stuff and amazing breakfast. Thank you so much. We will be back !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very close to the airport which was nice. The road to get there was extremely bumpy and not paved though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Andy, England

Liked: Staff & service
Useful for an over night stop at the airport.good collection service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and Helpful Staff
I stayed at this hotel twice. It is very close to the airport making it ideal for early departures and late arrivals.The rooms are clean and comfortable. The air conditioning worked well, although hot water seemed to be a problem. The rooms I stayed in had balconies. The wifi generally worked well. The hotel has a restaurant which serves good food (and beer). However, the biggest plus point for me, and it is a huge plus point, is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. I look forward to returning to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was excellent. Some of our party arrived late and the staff was very accommodating. They have an in house restaurant and the food is great. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
OK for DAR Airport stopover
Trying hard to please---price is good==would use again , only as a stopover Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth your comfort for convenience.
I only booked this place bc I had to stay a night close to the airport. I had no expectations it was going to be nice and that was fine. But I was expecting toilet paper and to be able to shower. Not worth it even for a short night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Forgot to include airport transfer dispite communicating before hand, which was a big draw to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean, staff nice, breakfast included and the only negative for me is the loud music for morning prayer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful.
We arrived in Dar Es Salaam at 2:30 am. Luckily the BL is very close to the airport so it didn't take long to get there. The two staff members on duty, plus the security guard, helped unload our van and carry our bags to our rooms. They also gave each of us a bottle of water upon check-in. In the morning we were provided a nice breakfast in the dining room. The waitress was very pleasant as well. The only drawback was the there was hardly any water pressure to take a shower with the hand-held shower wand. It barely dribbled out so a quick rinse was all that could be had. But overall the room itself was fine for the short amount of time we spent there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Magdy, Cairo, Egypt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has convenient location to airpoyfor overnight
The hotel is new and is still under construction ( no operating lifts). Staff are friendly but need to develop experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
needs more facilities, like functioning TV
location near to airport but the war to it is very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Norman, Markham, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap Hotel near Dar Airport
The BL Airport Hotel is a budget hotel near the airport down ~ 1 km of rough road. The hotel is fairly new. They started off on the wrong foot with me as they'd indicated they'd pick me up at the airport, but then forgot, so had to call. The staff were friendly, although they could use some practice for English fluency. The water in the shower comes at a slow flow, but other than that the stay was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018